Pierogi-Style Lasagna Casserole

1. 1

   Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. When boiling, add lasagna noodles 3 or 4 at a time and return to a boil. Cook the noodles uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 10 minutes per batch. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Lay the cooked noodles flat on waxed paper or aluminum foil while you finish cooking the remaining noodles.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch baking dish.

3. 3

   Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain and let the potatoes steam dry for a minute or two. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes with milk and butter until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon onion salt, and season with salt and pepper. Set the mashed potatoes aside to cool. When cooled, mix in the shredded Cheddar cheese.

5. 5

   Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and almost crisp, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the onion to the hot bacon fat, and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Break the bacon into pieces with a spoon or spatula. Set the bacon and onion aside. Mix the cottage cheese, egg, and 1 teaspoon onion salt in a bowl.

7. 7

   To assemble the casserole, place 3 lasagna noodles in the prepared baking dish and spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly on top.

8. 8

   Top the cottage cheese with 3 more lasagna noodles, then spread the potato-cheese mixture in an even layer.

9. 9

   Top the potato layer with 3 more noodles, then spread the bacon and onion in an even layer on top of the casserole.

10. 10

    Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot, about 30 minutes.

11. 11

    Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

• Calories 355.29 kcal Moderate
• Protein 25.74 g Good Source
• Carbs 29.25 g Moderate
• Total Fat 15.81 g High
• Saturated Fat 7.42 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 61.53 mg High
• Sodium 870.3 mg High
• Fiber 1.77 g Low Source
• Sugar 2.48 g Low Source
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 207.73 mg Moderate
• Iron 1.35 mg Low Source
• Potassium 417.53 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 11.17 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.39 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Eggs 🥚
• Milk 🥛
• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Onions 🧅